mid Term

Question 0

ather/o

Answer 0

Plaque

Fatty substance

Question 1

Arthr/o

Answer 1

Joint

Question 2

Chondr/o

Answer 2

Cartilage

Question 3

Cyan/o

Answer 3

Blue

Question 4

Laryng/o

Answer 4

Larynx

Throat

Question 5

Leuk/o

Answer 5

White

Question 6

-necrosis

Answer 6

Tissue death

Question 7

-rrhaphy

Answer 7

Surgical suturing

Question 8

-ologist

Answer 8

Specialist

Question 9

Ot/o

Answer 9

Ear

Hearing

Question 10

-otomy

Answer 10

Cutting

Surgical incision

Question 11

-ostomy

Answer 11

Surgically creating an opening

Question 12

-plasty

Answer 12

Surgical repair

Question 13

Rhin/o

Answer 13

Nose

Question 14

-sclerosis

Answer 14

Abnormal hardening

Question 15

-scopy

Answer 15

Visual examination

Question 16

-stenosis

Answer 16

Abnormal narrowing

Question 17

Supra-

Answer 17

Above
Upper
Excessive

Question 18

Anatomy

Answer 18

The study of the structures of the body

Question 19

Angina pectoris

Answer 19

A condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium

Question 20

Aneurysm

Answer 20

A localized weak spot, or balloon-like enlargement, of the wall of an artery

Question 21

Anti-arrhythmic

Answer 21

A medication administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat

Question 22

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

Answer 22

Designed for use by nonprofessionals in emergency situations when defibrillation is required

Question 23

Bacterial endocarditis

Answer 23

Inflammation of the lining or valves of the heart caused by the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream

Question 24

Bradycardia

Answer 24

Abnormally slow resting heart rate

Question 25

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 25

Narrow, bony passage under the carpal ligament that is located one-fourth of an inch below the inner surface of the wrist

Question 26

Carditis

Answer 26

Inflammation of the heart

Question 27

Dwarfism

Answer 27

Condition resulting from the failure of the bones of the limbs to grow to an appropriate length

Question 28

Endocarditis

Answer 28

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Question 29

Ergonomics

Answer 29

The study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment

Question 30

Foramen

Answer 30

An opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass

Question 31

Geriatrician

Answer 31

A physician who specializes in the care of older people

Question 32

Hematologist

Answer 32

A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the blood and blood forming tissue

Question 33

Hemiparesis

Answer 33

A slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body

Question 34

Hemiplegia

Answer 34

Total paralysis affecting only one side of the body

Question 35

Holter monitor

Answer 35

Portable electrocardiograph that is worn by an ambulatory patient to continuously monitor the heart rates and rhythms over a 24 hour period